Blue Ox Music Festival is located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin at Whispering Pines Campground which spans 120 acres around a centralized concert area.

Blue Ox Music Festival Campgrounds

Westgate Sportsman Club, perched in the forests of Western Eau Claire and over-looking the beautiful Chippewa River, offers a variety of shooting sports and a fabulous venue for weddings and events. They have trap, pistol and rifle ranges, an indoor archery in the winter, and an indoor pistol range. they are dedicated to promoting shooting sports and invite you to join. Yearly memberships are $30 for single and $55 for family. They offer full accommodations with a private bar and excellent food. They pride themselves in being accommodating. They would be happy to customize a menu plan with you that will suit your every craving. Westgate Sportsman Club want your experience there to be satisfying and create wonderful memories.

Westgate Sportsman Club

Founded in 2002, Trinity Equestrian Center is a beautiful 67-acre horse ranch located four miles south of Eau Claire on Highway 37. Committed to changing lives through connection, Trinity specializes in youth development, including Youth Counseling and Youth Workshops, as well as equine-assisted services, like therapy and adaptive riding. What truly makes Trinity unique is free equine services to veterans and first responders. Trinity is also home to the annual Strength in Service Summit, established in 2025, to provide resilience and hope to those who need it. Sessions are by appointment. Not all programs include horses. To learn more, go to Trinity-EC.com and StrengthInServiceSummit.com

Trinity Equestrian Center

Don Jaquish owns and operates Jaquish Farms, located South of Eau Claire on Hwy 85. Honoring his late wife Babbette, Don has shared the beautiful shades of gold with Sunflower fields and a Sunflower Maze and supporting others in the cancer journey.

Jaquish Farms

Local Restaurant & Bar with a rich history going back to 1963. Enjoy Wisconsin classics like beer battered cheese curds, burgers, pizza, and more!

4 Mile Restaurant & Bar

Looking for a unique place to visit? Come ‘hideaway’ with us! Shop our gift shop filled with locally created items, visit us for your gardening needs, mums, pumpkins and evergreens (trees, wreaths, garland + porch pots)! Also, watch for interactive classes and events! Just four miles west of town, we’re sure to be an enjoyable visit! Watch for updates on our website and social media pages.

Curvue Hideaway & Trees - Cabins, Retreat Center, and Tree Farm

The Chippewa River and Red Cedar Trails are available year round for outdoor activities. During, Spring, Summer and Fall, you may enjoy walking, biking and in-line skating on the trail. In Winter, the Chippewa River Trail is used for snowmobiling while the Red Cedar Trail is groomed for cross-country skiing. Trail passes for biking, cross-country skiing and in-line skating are required for everyone 16 years and older on the state portion of the Chippewa River Trail and all of the Red Cedar State Trail. The cost is $15 for an annual pass and $4 for a daily pass. Passes may be purchased along the trail. Maps and brochures are available. [GOOGLE TRAIL MAP HERE](https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1EgXpo9r_CH5V6gLA7FJMQvGG77uf1Y4&ll=44.76058943361592%2C-91.69661099999999&z=11).

Chippewa River State Trail

Mt. Washington Ski Hill features state-of-the-art amenities sure to make your next event a huge success! # of Hills: 4 Hill Heights: 40m, 30m, 15m, 7m Locker Rooms: Yes Dressing Rooms: Yes Restrooms: Yes Concession Stand: No Lighting Available: Yes

Mt. Washington Ski Hill

Why choose the Best Western PLUS- Eau Claire Conference Center?

Great Service: They have been awarded the Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence for the last 5 consecutive years! Trip Advisor gives this honor “to accommodations, attractions, and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travelers.”

Prime Location: Their property is located on Mondovi Road in Eau Claire, WI right off Interstate 94 in the hub of the Chippewa Valley. Multiple restaurants, Walgreens and walk-in Emergency Clinic are ALL located less than a mile from the Hotel.

Comfortable Sleeping Accommodations:

\*Microwave, refrigerator and Keurig Coffee Maker in EVERY room

\*On-site Black Bear Bar and Grill (serves food Monday - Friday from 5pm – 9pm!)

\*They offer points toward a free night stay with Best Western Rewards

\*Indoor heated pool AND a hot tub

\*Fitness center

\*Complimentary hot deluxe breakfast

\*Don’t forget to bring your furry friends- This is a pet-friendly hotel.

Best Western Plus - Eau Claire Conference Center can accommodate many guests for any occasion and will strive to go beyond current customer service expectations. Call them at 715.838.9989

Best Western PLUS Eau Claire Conference Center

The Town of Union Conservancy is a large, wooded area featuring eight trails of various lengths and challenges along the Chippewa River. It is located off White Pine Drive just south of Crescent Avenue. While the Conservancy is a resource to locals and tourists, it's also a learning center to educate the public about the area's ecological, cultural and geologic history.

Town of Union Conservancy

Fella's Loaded Goat, a brand new establishment in Eau Claire, serves breakfast, delicious meals, and a wide selection of drinks throughout the day.

Fella's Loaded Goat Restaurant & Bar

The YMCA Sports Center is 48,000 sq ft full of action for all athletes and event users. It includes 2 separate arenas (Turf 16,000 sq ft and Sport Court 12,000 sq ft) a Gymnastics Area (6,000 sq ft), 2 meeting rooms, 1.5 basketball courts, 3 volleyball courts, 6 pickleball courts, large open space with high ceilings, open and free parking, concessions and family events year-round. The opportunities are endless! Make plans now to visit Western Wisconsin’s Premier Indoor Sports Facility at the YMCA Sports Center!

YMCA Sports Center

Silvermine Ski Hill features state-of-the-art amenities sure to make your next event a huge success! This facility is home to the annual Silvermine Ski Invitational. 

Features:
Number of Hills: 1 
Hill Height: 90m 
Locker Rooms: No 
Dressing Rooms: No 
Restrooms: No 
Concession Stands: Yes 
Lighting Available: Yes

Silvermine Ski Hill

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Located in western Wisconsin, Eau Claire offers sports planners a destination that's easy to reach, easy to navigate, and ready to host. Just 90 minutes from the Minneapolis–St. Paul area and within driving distance of Chicago, Eau Claire is well positioned to welcome teams, athletes, and fans from across the Midwest.

A versatile mix of indoor and outdoor venues supports events across a wide range of sports and competition levels, with tournament-ready fields, courts, ice facilities, pools, trails, and large-scale indoor spaces. Hotels, restaurants, venues, and visitor amenities are conveniently located throughout the community, making it easy for teams to get where they need to be throughout the event.

Visit Eau Claire's sports team works alongside event organizers to help bring the details together, connecting planners with venues, accommodations, local resources, and destination support.

And there's plenty waiting beyond the competition. Eau Claire's walkable downtown, local restaurants and breweries, miles of trails, public art, live music, family attractions, and the Chippewa River give athletes and their families more to experience between games and after the final whistle.

Eau Claire has the facilities to host the event and the destination experience to make the trip worth it.**** Bring the competition, bring the crowd, and come as you are — Eau Claire is ready to host.

Silvermine Ski Hill

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